Riley Smithson

Vegetarianism in Buffalo High School

How can you be vegetarian in a rural high school?

“I became vegetarian because I found out that the meat industry is the second highest contributor to pollution, behind the automotive industry,” said Sophomore Megan Pearson, a former vegetarian. Regardless of the...

Universal Love and Meditation

Learning to love everything opens the door of happiness

“I often stress myself out juggling my priorities,” said Junior Tiah Marr. “Setting five minutes aside to steady and focus my breathing helps keep me sane.” Meditation is an age-old tradition in which one focuses on...

The Death of Democracy

The two-party system may not offer voters a real choice

“Both of the established political parties are pretty much the same,” said English Teacher Joel Squadroni. “We’re tremendously limited.” As the election approached, Americans embraced the mentality accompanied with...

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